MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,842 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion on sills
fuel filter corroded
general corrosion under body
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed brake hose fouling inner wheel rim (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
parking brake cables hanging down / insecure
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor by sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust hangers getting bit thin, very rusty (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis and cross members, inner sills got signs of heavy rusting taking place.front and rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
chassis , chassis legs under neath the vehicle usual signs of corrossion started to take places within the prescribed areas.
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust flexi broken
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
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MT57 PZM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT57 PZM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was MT57 PZM registered?
MT57 PZM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 January 2008.
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